Government refuses to negotiate on rest breaks for junior doctors

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002The government's refusal to reach agreement on rest periods for junior doctors will put medical training under threat and...

Consumers rejecting ‘poor value’ PMI says Virgin Money

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) August 2002More than one in five people would consider taking out a personal loan to pay for private healthcare...

Nestor set for recovery after losing major contract

Healthcare Market News (Company News) August 2002Shares in Nestor Healthcare staged a partial recovery in July following publication of its interim results for the...

Employment prospects buoyant

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002Employment prospects in the UK health sector remained buoyant in the third quarter of 2002 despite an overall downward...

More businesses purchase PMI through an intermediary

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) August 2002A survey conducted by Employee Benefits Magazine has found that 47% use an intermediary to source private medical...

Sickness absence costs UK economy £13bn a year

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002The average worker costs his or her employer £522 a year in sickness absence, amounting to £13bn for the...

RCN speaks out on recruitment

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has asked Health Secretary Alan Milburn for a list of countries suitable for...

Medicash launches new medical treatment plan

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) August 2002Cash plan provider Medicash has launched an innovative medical treatment plan which pays lump sums for surgery requiring...

NHS seeks chair of CHAI

Healthcare Market News (Personnel) August 2002The NHS Appointments Commission has issued an advertisement for the position of chair designate of the Commission for Healthcare...

Denplan results

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) August 2002Denplan Ltd, the dental capitation company, reported revenues of £185m for the year ended 31 December 2001 (£155m). On...